To most people – Italian and otherwise – the word “cappuccino” refers first and foremost to what is probably the most popular Italian coffee export. But the word “cappuccino” itself is much older, and has entirely un-food-related origins. The good news is that you don’t need to know any of this in order to enjoy your cappuccino while you’re in Italy, but it’s a fun factoid to pull out at parties – especially the ones where you’re showing off the photos from your trip through Italy!